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James Schramko of SuperFastBusiness Discusses the Importance of Upgrading One’s Business Equipment and Environment in Latest Business Updates
James Schramko of SuperFastBusiness Discusses the Importance of Upgrading One’s Business Equipment and Environment in Latest Business Updates
Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) April 13, 2013
Office workers come in every day to desks and cubicles that are set up with everything they need for their daily tasks; entrepreneurs and business owners who work from home, on the other hand, are tasked with building their own work space, with some having greater success at the project than others. In two recent business update videos, SuperFastBusiness CEO James Schramko explores how environment affects business and provides helpful tips for creating a space that will enable people to crank out maximum productivity levels — and he shares his preferred top-of-the-line equipment for his business, too.
“One of the best ways to be more productive is to make sure that you surround yourself with all the right things to get the job done,” the CEO begins. He describes how his home office has a computer on a stand-up desk (where he can work while reducing the amount of time spent sitting down each day) as well as a sit-down desk where he can work when he needs to rest from standing. Because he regularly creates videos and podcasts for his websites such as SuperFastBusiness.com, FastWebFormula.com, SilverCircle.com, ThinkActGet.com and FreedomOcean.com, he requires outstanding audio-visual equipment and makes sure to have a good microphone, camera, and lighting ready for use at any time.
“I have up-to-date modern machines that work well, that are clean, that are fast. And I make sure that I eat well, and sleep well, and exercise.”
This practice of having a dedicated work space fitted with the best quality equipment and kept in proper order stems from the knowledge that one’s environment can truly dictate one’s performance. “I’ve been into people’s places and I’ve sat down at that old, little, dark, dingy corner desks stuffed full of CDs and DVDs and papers, and this clunky old Microsoft computer running Explorer that hasn’t been updated, never had the cache cleaned, and it’s a slow, clunky, old beast. In fact, some people don’t even have the fastest Internet they can have even if it’s available – which I don’t understand,” Schramko recalls.
These days, business owners can have fast, modern equipment for just a few thousand dollars — a small price to pay to become productive and serious about business. With the best computers, speedy Internet connection, and multimedia equipment, not to mention high quality furnishings such as the best quality chairs, desks, and large screens, anyone can experience working comfortably and efficiently in a well-equipped space.
To continue his productivity tips, another business update video from the seasoned Internet marketer showcased his personal choice of computing equipment: from using Apple’s MacBook Air and iMac computers (which he admits he has used to their very limits), Schramko announced his decision to upgrade to a new 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina. This laptop’s RAM can be made up to 8 gigabytes, its hard drive is 756 gigabytes, it can be used with an external 27-inch Thunderbolt screen, and it has the portability to fit into a backpack during travels. More importantly, the MacBook Pro Retina has the power and extra resolution that will enable the CEO to create, edit and render videos seamlessly.
“Get yourself the right gear and set your environment up for success,” Schramko encourages. “Remove the paper, remove the distractions, and when it all comes down to it, you know what you have to do: roll up your sleeves and do the work that’s gonna get you the results you want.”
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Certiport Updates Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC
Certiport Updates Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) with Next Global Standard for Digital Literacy
(PRWEB) June 26, 2012
Certiport (http://www.certiport.com), the official test delivery solution provider for the global workforce and academic markets, today announced Global Standard 4, the newest release of the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³®). Ratified by more than 400 educators, industry experts and government officials on the Global Digital Literacy Council, IC³ provides the most relevant foundational computing skills for today’s academic and business environments.
Details about the IC³ Exams: http://www.certiport.com/ic3
The IC³ Certification program provides students and job seekers with the foundation of knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet. The IC³ Certification is comprised of three individual examinations: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Some of the new topics addressed in the IC³ GS4 include:
Social media
Collaboration
Digital devices
Research fluency
Cloud computing
Critical thinking
Approved by the American Council on Education (ACE) for college credit and endorsed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), IC³ is the fastest growing digital literacy program in the world. Today more than one million students are certified.
“Individuals have a hard time proving their critical entry-level computer skills, which can hinder their ability to advance in school, hold government jobs, or be productive in the workplace,” said Gary Fluitt, Vice President and IC³ Credential Manager, Certiport. “IC³ provides a clear and measureable standard to validate those skills by demonstrating they can perform basic computing functions. With IC³ certification, individuals are instantly recognized as someone with the critical entry-level skills needed to achieve business objectives and expand productivity immediately in the workplace.”
IC³ exams are delivered in 152 countries and 27 languages exclusively by Certiport and Certiport Authorized Partners. With a full pathway of supporting materials including instructor guides, lesson plans and practice exams, the IC³ credential provides schools and learning organizations with the necessary tools to support students in their goal to get certified. The updated IC³ GS4 exams will be available in late August.
“Computer technology and key applications change rapidly, which is why Certiport has once again updated the Global Standard to ensure IC³ is validating the most relevant skills for students and workers,” said Ray Kelly, CEO, Certiport. “Cloud computing, for instance, has gone from an abstract concept a few years ago to one of the most in-demand job skills in the technology industry today. We added cloud computing to the new Global Standard so employers know anyone who has earned IC³ certification has learned the fundamentals important for today’s workforce.”
Certiport offers flexible pricing plans that include classroom vouchers, site licenses, and individual exam vouchers. Academic institutions can find more information on becoming a Certiport Authorized Testing Center to deliver the IC³ program at http://www.certiport.com/go.
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Certiport is the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery and program management services which include practice tests via MeasureUp® delivered through an expansive network of over 12,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers worldwide. Certiport manages a sophisticated portfolio of leading certification programs including: the official Microsoft Office certification program, the Microsoft Technology Associate certification program, the Adobe® Certified Associate certification program, the CompTIA Strata™ IT Fundamentals, the Autodesk Certified User certification program, the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User certification program and the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³®). Certiport reliably delivers over two million tests each year throughout the secondary, post-secondary, workforce and corporate technology markets in more than 152 countries and 27 languages worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.certiport.com or follow Certiport on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/certiport.
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How to Manage Computer Updates Effectively on Dial-up
Article by Hannah Miller
Maybe the largest challenge for dial-up users is downloading updates on Windows computers. When everything takes ten times longer, acquiring day-to-day updates for your personal computer or antivirus system can be a cumbersome job. If you want to surf speedily on the Internet or have a huge download to do, the last factor you want to do is share that precious little bandwidth with your updates. Nonetheless, failing to do these crucial updates can put your computer at risk because you did not download a security patch. It can also result in your personal computer to run slowly since it is missing an important fix or upgrade for the operating system. So even as frustrating as these could be, these downloads actually are helpful and necessary.
Here are a few guidelines if you are struggling to maintain up with antivirus updates and windows updates:
*Schedule your antivirus scans and updates. You can usually adjust when your antivirus makes use of your system resources and bandwidth in effort to keep away from performing so when you want to use the Net. You should locate these setting in the advanced options of your antivirus system. Refer to the manual, internet site, or tech support line if you need to have much more support with this step.
*Do not turn off updates. As tempting as it may possibly be to just turn off updates so you do not have to take the time to download them, this will only trigger the needed updates for your personal computer to pile up till you turn them on again. If you do not frequently update your personal computer, catching up on updates could take days on a dial-up connection. In the meantime, your laptop or computer is at risk and may not be able to keep up with standard functions and internet applications.
*Adjust your Windows updates settings. You can set up your Windows updates so that you will be prompted when an update is obtainable. This way you can guarantee that you choose when to download an update, instead of your pc taking more than and running installation while you are employing the pc for other things. You will nevertheless easily see when a new update is obtainable.
*Take turns. If you know that your antivirus has a new update ready, you can temporarily stop windows updates from downloading. Your antivirus really should take very first priority, because if your connection is interrupted, the download has to start off over. If you download your antivirus updates as soon as you connect to the World wide web, you are much more most likely to get it to download successfully the initial time. You can then turn on, or start the download for your Windows updates afterward, due to the fact these downloads can be interrupted and will resume the subsequent time you connect to the Web.
*Update overnight. You can connect to the World wide web just prior to you go to bed, then start your updates. This way, it doesn’t matter how extended they take or how much bandwidth they take up simply because you aren’t sitting there waiting on them.
*If you have a laptop and travel with it occasionally, you could turn off automatic updates and then manually download them each and every time you are at a spot with free wireless or yet another form of broadband. Then you can rapidly update every single few weeks in a couple of minutes rather of attempting to do them at residence.
If you ever want to check whether your pc has all the updates that are accessible for your personal computer, simply go to http://www.update.microsoft.com (make certain you are making use of Web Explorer) and your pc will automatically be scanned for any feasible updates. You can pick what updates you want by choosing a custom installation, or you can just download every little thing (which is advised by Windows).
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